EWU and DCCI sign Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to launch high-impact professional courses

East West University (EWU) and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly develop and offer specialised professional courses. The signing ceremony took place on September 4 at EWU and represents a significant step toward bridging the gap between academia and industry.

The MoC was signed by Prof. Dr Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor of EWU, and Taskeen Ahmed, President of DCCI. This collaboration aims to introduce a series of high-impact professional courses focused on key areas of contemporary business and economic development.

The initial courses will cover topics such as entrepreneurship and startup development, sustainable business strategy and ESG reporting, and project management, including PMP and agile practices. To ensure flexibility and accessibility, the courses will be available in both online and in-person formats and will be offered four times a year.

The signing event included various representatives from East West University and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. EWU attendees included Prof. Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr Ashik Mosaddik, Pro Vice Chancellor; and Prof. Dr Ahmed Wasif Reza, Dean. DCCI was represented by Md Salem Sulaiman, Vice President; Mamnun Quader; Kamrul Hasan Tuhin; and Minhaj Ahmed, Directors. The ceremony was also attended by other officials and guests from both institutions.